Great Lakes' surface temperatures exceed historical averages, driven by climate change, affecting 30 million people and causing ice cover decline.

Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes are experiencing rapid warming, with surface temperatures exceeding historical averages since 1995. This trend, driven by climate change, affects over 30 million people reliant on these water sources. Ice cover has declined approximately 5% per decade, leading to potential impacts on commercial shipping, fish migration, and increased erosion along the Chicago lakefront. The region is expected to become warmer and wetter in the future.

September 27, 2024
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